A passion for blue
Off Selection
From 4:30 pm, a series of captivating short films was screened in the cocktail lounge, offering the audience a wide range of works celebrating the theme of blue. The directors shared their visions and inspirations, adding enriching depth to the cinematic experience.
Official Selection
At 7 pm, excitement was building in the main auditorium as guests gathered to discover the films in competition. After an inspiring speech by Monah Maucouvert, the festival’s founder, the films transported the audience through a variety of worlds, exploring themes from everyday life to fantastical adventures, each one highlighting the colour blue in its own unique, artistic way.
The audience vote
We gave the audience the chance to take an active part in the event. Viewers voted for their favourite short film, helping to decide the Audience Award. Your opinion counted, and we were delighted to discover your favourites!
Awards ceremony
The evening culminated at 10 pm with the long-awaited announcement of the winners. The Jury Prize went to Camille à corps perdu by Alice Dontenwille, a moving work that touched the hearts of many viewers. The Audience Award went to Les Inconsolables by Hugo Roblin, rewarded for its original approach and emotional impact. The visibly moved winners expressed their gratitude and joy, ending the evening on a high and inspiring note.
The Blue Cocktail: a chance to meet and share impressions after the screening
After the screenings, we were delighted to invite you to the Blue Cocktail, a special moment to meet and share impressions. It gave everyone the opportunity to discuss the short films, exchange ideas and connect with other film lovers. The Blue Cocktail also made it possible to talk directly with the directors in attendance, sparking enriching conversations and valuable connections. Thank you to everyone who took part in and contributed to this memorable evening!
Thanks to the jury of the Bleu Paris short film festival
We would like to express our deep gratitude to the members of the jury of the second edition of the Bleu Paris short film festival. Their expertise, passion and dedication contributed greatly to the success of the event.
Lenilce Pereira Barbosa
With a PhD in Film and a thesis on the use of colour in cinema at Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Lenilce Pereira Barbosa shared her unique expertise on the symbolism and impact of colour, adding an essential dimension to our festival.
Garance Cosimano
Co-founder and producer at No Yelling! Productions, Garance Cosimano brought her innovative vision and experience in film production, enriching the jury’s discussions.
Hortense de Labriffe
General delegate of the Association des Producteurs Indépendants (API), Hortense de Labriffe brought a valuable professional perspective, helping to recognise and champion emerging talent.
Antoine Gaudin
PhD and Professor of Film Studies at Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Antoine Gaudin brought a valuable academic perspective, enriching the debates with his in-depth knowledge of cinema.
Françoise Noyon
Cinematographer and representative of the image department at the Commission supérieure technique de l’image et du son (CST), Françoise Noyon brought her expert eye to the visual and technical quality of the films.
Manuel Schapira
A director nominated for the César for Best Short Film in 2013, Manuel Schapira contributed his practical experience and creative vision, offering constructive and inspiring feedback.
Our Blue team
A huge thank-you to our wonderful volunteer team, whose dedication and hard work made the second edition of the Bleu Paris short film festival possible.
Thanks to the Blue Bar team: Adélaïde, in charge of partnerships, Gwendoline, management support, and Joanna, for their energy and smiles throughout the evening.
The interview team — Nastassia, Blue journalist, and Weiqi, social media manager — brilliantly captured the highlights of the event.
At the ticket desk, a big thank-you to Maydelee, in charge of press relations, and Nastassia for their efficiency and warm welcome.
For the screenings, Charlotte, in charge of influencer relations, ran the Off selection brilliantly, while Jean handled the screening of the official selection.
Thanks also to Monah, the festival’s founder, and to her family, Maria and Erik, for their unwavering support.
Our two photographers, Chandradev and Titouan, beautifully documented this incredible night, and we are deeply grateful to them.
Every member of the team played an essential role, both before and during the event, in making the evening a resounding success. Your passion and energy made this festival a memorable experience.
With all our gratitude,
The Bleu Paris Festival team
